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Something has really been bugging me lately. I don’t mind owning up to this fact. And I don’t mind sharing this with you because I am hoping it is bugging you, too. Everywhere I turn I am getting bugged~ and as science would have it, we want these bugs. These are the best kind of bugs: microbes, bacteria, flora, yeast and enzymes – just a few of the names for these tiny lovelies. These minuscule little microorganisms have headlined almost… Read More »

Class: Chip- Bud Grafting for the Home Orchardist ~ in partnership with Living Web Farms ~ Where: At the Community Room of the Hendersonville Community Co-op, 60 South Charleston Lane, Hendersonville 28792 When: Thursday, August 20th 2015 What time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Learn how to chip- bud graft fruit trees and vines: This type of grafting is useful if you wan to add new varieties by topworking existing plants. We will discuss compatible plants, budwood sources, tools, supplies, technique… Read More »

We have yet to see local corn and tomatoes in our organic produce department, but it is only a matter of time. In the meantime, our local offerings range from meat and cheeses, to mustard, hot sauce and eggs. Right now in produce, you will find Rainbow Chard, Kale and Fennel from Black Mountain, North Carolina! It’s so fresh and you can taste the difference! We’ll see you in the aisles!